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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #26 of 51 · LA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in Louisiana earn between $23,700 and $59,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Louisiana is $41,280, about 4.1% below the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $51,310 | $46,840 | 140 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $46,280 | $43,150 | 130 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $45,480 | $41,930 | 150 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $42,570 | $45,710 | 730 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,840 | $41,640 | 810 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $38,100 | $41,580 | 180 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,950 | $40,010 | 190 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,900 | $38,750 | 130 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in Louisiana?
The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Louisiana is $38,020 per year (mean $41,280), and about 80% earn between $23,700 and $59,970.
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in Louisiana?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $41,280 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Louisiana a high-paying state for preschool teachers, except special education?
Louisiana ranks #26 of 51 states for preschool teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $41,280 is about 4.1% below the U.S. average of $43,030.
Which metro areas in Louisiana pay preschool teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana for preschool teachers, except special education are Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA ($51,310), Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area ($46,280), Lake Charles, LA ($45,480), by median annual wage.
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